1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2002 MCC Smart
To start off, 2002 MCC Smart is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Cadillac 62 (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2002 MCC Smart. (80 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2002 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 936 kg more than 2002 MCC Smart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MCC Smart. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 2002 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Cadillac | MCC |
| Model | 62 | Smart |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2370 mm |
